Kate E Noeske, David A Snowdon, Christina L Ekegren, Katherine E Harding, Luke A Prendergast, Casey L Peiris, Nora Shields, Paul D O'Halloran, Judi Porter, Jennifer J Watts, Nicholas F Taylor
PURPOSE: To explore whether psychological factors are associated with ability to meet recommended physical activity thresholds after hip fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional observational study of 216 community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years after hip fracture (mean age 79 SD 7 years, 70% female). Multiple ordinal regression analysis determined factors associated with meeting physical activity thresholds related to positive health outcomes: 4,400 and 7,100 daily steps...
April 18, 2024: Disability and Rehabilitation